When to Move Azaleas

Written by steph radabaugh

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Azaleas will thrive if transplanted under specific conditions and care. (Azaleas image by RC from Fotolia.com)

Azaleas, a flowering shrub that belongs to the rhododendron genus, transplants successfully when conditions warrant successful root growth. Azaleas grow in a variety of sizes, often times enticing growers to relocate the shrubs.

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Season

The optimal transplantation season for azaleas begins in the fall. Moving and planting azaleas in the fall months provides the cool and wet weather the roots need to grow and spread. Azaleas transplanted in the spring will thrive if planted before April when the weather begins to warm. New azalea roots placed into the ground need time to spread and grow, which cool and wet weather accommodates.

The cool and wet temperatures of fall provide optimal climate conditions for azaleas. (fall colours image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com)